Purdy Cemetery
Barry Co., MO
Surnames H - L
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. M. H. | No Date | No Date | No Data | Photo Jay Trace |
| HADLEY, Albert Levi | Nov. 7, 1879 Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 27, 1965 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lena G. - Research Note: Son of Sidney Hadley and Sarah Ferguson. Mrs. A. R. Murray of Pierce City, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - October 8, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Purdy News: Albert Hadley, south of town, has typhoid. - June 22, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Butterfield News: Tuesday of last week three tramps broke into Albert Hadley's residence and took his watch and other articles. They wrote on a piece of plank that they were hungry and out of work. Mr. Hadley returning home late Wednesday did not discover the robbery in time to get trace of the robbers until they ____ ___ ____. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Dec. 19, 1918 - Butterfield: Albert Hadley of Purdy was visiting his sister, Mrs. Ora Burks, Sunday. - Cassville Democrat, April 3, 1920 - Butterfield: Albert Hadley and family and Mr. and Mrs. Chas Purdom of Purdy attended Father and Son day exercises here Sunday. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HADLEY, Lena Grace (TRANTHAM) | Apr. 3, 1884 MO |
Jan. 15, 1970 Lacoba Nursing Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Albert L. - Research Note: Daughter of Martin L. Trantham and Rebecca Jane Burchett. Monett, MO resident. Mrs. Rebecca Murray of Pierce City, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - January 6, 1906, Cassville Democrat - Marriage Licenses: Albert Hadley, Cassville and Lena Trantham of Purdy. - November 4, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Purdy News: Mrs. Albert Hadley is reported to be some better than last week. She has been sick for about eight weeks. | Online Newspapers Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HAGLER, Flora May (NORRIS) | Dec. 27, 1887 Burr, CO |
Oct. 31, 1910 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Wife of A. G. Hagler" - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her name was spelled May and not Mae as her stone reads. She was a daughter of William and Bertha (Blakesly) Norris, born in PA. She died from the effects of Pulmonary TB. Bertha Norris of Purdy, MO, gave the information. - Computer Enhanced Negative | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| HALE, Rutha May | Oct. 9, 1876 | Nov. 29, 1887 | Inscription: "Dau. of James W." | Photo Jay Trace |
| HALL, Henry Orson | Sept. 4, 1874 Seneca Co., OH |
Sept. 16, 1962 Barry Co. Nursing Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mary Edna - Research Note: Son of Emanuel Hall and Henrietta Johnson. Don Hall of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HALL, Larry Dean | Sept. 30, 1957 | Dec. 18, 2012 | Research Note: Larry Hall, age 55, of Purdy, Missouri, passed away on December 18, 2012, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was the son of Harold "Dean" and Corena (Smith) Hall. He was a 1975 graduate of Wheaton High School. On February 29, 2004 he was united in marriage to Deana Robinson in Las Vegas, Nevada (second wife). He had been employed with Fasco Industries for 37 years, and was also owner/operator of Delarco Pet. - Crash on I-44 kills man from Purdy: HALLTOWN, Mo. - A man from Purdy died in a one-vehicle accident on Interstate 44 on Tuesday morning. The crash ejected Larry Hall, 55, and he died at the scene, about two miles west of Halltown. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| HALL, Mary Edna (HODSON) | Oct. 11, 1884 KS |
Dec. 4, 1971 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Henry Orson - Research Note: Daughter of Isaac Beeson Hodson and Sarah Jane Osborn. Residence given as Exeter Nursing Home, Exeter, Barry Co., MO. Donal Hall of rural Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HALVORSEN, Dorothy A. (REDSHAW) | Sept. 9, 1924 Pocahontas Co., IA |
Dec. 31, 1998 | SSW: Myron W. - Inscription: "Wed. Feb. 4, 1945" - "Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother" - Research Note: Daughter of John Redshaw and Clara A. Weidauer. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HALVORSEN, Myron W. | Nov. 17, 1916 Storm Lake, IA |
Oct. 26, 2005 At Home, Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Dorothy A. - Inscription: "Wed Feb. 4, 1945" - "Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather" - Research Note: He was the son of William P. and Carrie (Johnson) Halvorsen. He was a retired plumber. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Purdy and the Purdy Lions Club. He married Dorothy Redshaw on February 4, 1945, in Fonda, Iowa, and she preceded him in death. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Marilyn Modglin; one sister, Myrtle Rhenstrom; and one brother, Herman Halvorsen. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HALVORSEN, Roger Neal | Aug. 14, 1960 | No Date | Inscription: "Safe in the arms of Jesus" - Research Note: Son of Roger Neal Halvorsen and Dorothy A. Redshaw. | Father's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HARLAN, Annie Augusta (ELLISON) | Mar. 17, 1860 | Oct. 8, 1910 | SSW: Ziba B. - Inscription: "Wife of Z. B." - Research Note: Daughter of Giles Ellison buried at Purdy Cemetery and his first wife Sarah J. Young. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HARLAN, Ziba Brown | June 7, 1857 IA |
Sept. 29, 1926 MO |
Research Note: Son of James Ruby Harlan and Eliza Jane Moore. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HARRIS, Beverly Jean (ADAMS) | June 28, 1941 Redlands, CA |
June 20, 2004 Monett Health Care, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Freddie Dale - Research Note: She was the daughter of Earl and Gwen (Marsh) Adams. She married Fred Harris on April 29, 1961, in Exeter, MO. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HARRIS, Dimple C. (HUGHEY) | Oct. 12, 1916 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 29, 1989 MO |
SSW: Jessie "Dick" Howard - Inscription: "Wed - March 13, 1935" - "Awaiting the Rapture" - Research Note: Daughter of Marshall Everett Hughey and Mary Rowena "Mintie" Inman. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HARRIS, Eileene (GOETZ) | Feb. 22, 1936 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 12, 2019 At Home, Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the twin daughter of the late Herman and Fontella (Wisely) Goetz. Growing up in Purdy, Eileene graduated from Purdy High School with the Class of 1954. Just a few months later, she married the love of her life, Leroy. On July 9, 1954 in Purdy, Eileene Goetz and Leroy Harris were united in marriage. To this union, they were blessed with four children. Eileene and Leroy shared over fifty-five wonderful years together before his passing in 2009. Eileene was a member of The First Free Will Baptist Church of Purdy and had worked for almost twenty years as a Secretary for Alltel. In 1985, she began working as Secretary for the City of Monett, retiring in 1998. Eileene was preceded in death by her parents and her husband; as well as one son, Richard Harris; and two brothers, Ricky Goetz and Danny "Sonny" Goetz. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| HARRIS, Freddie Dale | July 1, 1938 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 11, 2016 At Home, Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Beverly Jean - Inscription: "Dad" "Wed Apr. 29, 1961" - Research Note: He was the son of Jessie "Dick" and Dimple (Hughey) Harris. He was a lifelong resident and a 1956 graduate of Purdy High School. On April 29, 1961, he was united in marriage to Beverly Jean Adams; she preceded him in death on June 20, 2004. Mr. Harris worked for R and M Industries, in Purdy, as an over the road truck driver. He later purchased his own truck and became owner operator of Fred Harris Trucking. He pastored in Washburn, Purdy, and at Merle's Chapel on Flat Creek from 1969 until his retirement. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by one brother Leroy Harris. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HARRIS, Jessie Howard "Dick" | Mar. 10, 1914 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
June 15, 2011 Benchmark Health Care, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Dimple C. - Inscription: "Wed - March 13, 1935" - "Awaiting the Rapture" - Research Note: He was the son of the late Roy and Bessie (McIntosh) Harris. Dick was a self-employed carpenter for many years, a member of the New Life Free Will Baptist Church in Monett and was a member of Antique Car Club in Fairview, MO. On March 13, 1935 in Purdy, MO, Dick married Dimple Christene Hughey. She preceded him in death on March 29, 1989. Also preceding him in death was one son, Leroy Harris; one grandson, Richard Harris; one brother, Dr. Noel Harris; and two sisters, Ruby Monett and Beulah Garoutte. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HARRIS, Leroy | May 25, 1936 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 7, 2009 Red Rose Inn, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Jessie "Dick" Howard and Dimple (Hughey) Harris. He had attended and graduated from the Purdy High School. Leroy had worked and retired from Roderick Arms and Tool in Monett as a Tool and Dye Maker. Leroy married Eileene Goetz on July 9, 1954, in Purdy. Leroy was preceded in death by his mother, Dimple Harris; and one son, Richard Harris. | Barry Co. Advertiser Oct. 14, 2009 Phyllis Long |
| HARRIS, Rebecca (WIMSATT) | Oct. 17, 1972 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
February 23, 2016 Mercy Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: Carthage, Jasper Co., MO resident. Twin to Roberta (Wimsatt) Harris listed below. Also married to Dennis Harris. Daughter of Paul and Donna (Haddock) Wimsatt. Rebecca worked at the East Purdy General Store in Purdy. She held a soft spot in her heart for animals, and rescued and adopted many over the years. Dennis Harris was named as the father of her children (divorced). In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her twin sister, Roberta Harris, and her mother-in-law, Beverly Harris. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| HARRIS, Richard Lee | Jan. 22, 1963 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 2, 2009 MO |
Research Note: Temporary Marker - He was a son of Leroy and Loretta Eileene (Goetz) Harris. He was united in marriage to Casey Brown September 11, 1999. Richard was employed by Brown Paint and Propane in Neosho, Missouri. He was a member of the First Free will Baptist Church in Purdy. He graduated from Purdy High School in 1981. He attended Labette Community College in Parson, Kansas for two years and one an half years at Murray State in Kentucky. | Monett Times Jay Trace Barry Co. Advertiser Jan. 7, 2009 Phyllis Long |
| HARRIS, Roberta (WIMSATT) | Oct. 17, 1972 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
July 27, 2015 | Research Note: Purdy, Barry Co., MO resident. She was the daughter of Paul and Donna (Haddock) Wimsatt. On February 22, 2010, she was united in marriage to Dennis Harris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her in mother-in-law, Beverly Harris. Children of Rebecca and Dennis named as her step-children. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| HARVILL, Darrell Eugene | Feb. 11, 1931 Pierce City, MO |
Aug. 1982 | SSW: Nancy L. - Research Note: Son of Benjamin Riley Harvill and Icy Mable Griffin. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HARVILL, Nancy Lee (McDOUGALL) | Nov. 27, 1934 Pioneer, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 6, 1979 | SSW: Darrell Eugene - Research Note: Daughter of William Ira McDougall and Vera Ouita Murphy. Nancy Lee McDougall, age 18, married Darrell Eugene Harvill, age 22, on Nov. 20, 1953 in Purdy, Barry Co., MO. | SS Claims Index MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HARWOOD, Rowena (KELLY) | 1912 | Apr. 12, 1999 Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Inscription: "Most Wonderful Aunt Mother Grandmother Teacher And Friend" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin Kelly of Purdy (Benjamin B. and Dora B. Kelly, listed on this page). She attended the University of Missouri and the University of Southern California, and graduated from teacher's college in Springfield and California State University. She taught school at Butterfield and Monett, and at the college level in Marshall. She was a writer and was involved in the Joplin Little Theater. She helped write, produce, and direct Miss Calico, a musical which helped save the theatre from closing. She and Mary Helen Willhoite of Monett helped establish one of the first comprehensive school reading programs in the country. She also taught school in California and worked with the Jasper County Department of Family Services. She was a member of the University Women and Drama Club in Joplin. She married Hal Harwood of Big Springs, Texas, and he preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Audrey Hall of Monett and Thelma Williams of Joplin. - Plot Stone | Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HAYMAKER, Fannie Laura (SMITH) | Aug. 25, 1886 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
October 16, 1942 At Home, Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Wife of Harry Haymaker. Daughter of Oliver Smith and Mary Ricketts. Miss Nell Smith of Aurora, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HAYMAN, Charles J. | Dec. 29, 1854 NY |
Oct. 2, 1921 Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI |
SSW: Ethel C. - Research Note: Son of John Charles Hayman and Rachael Ruch. Charles J Hayman, age 27, may have first married Martha D. Mude on June 2, 1877 in St. Joseph Co., MI. | MI Death Records MI Marriage Record Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HAYMAN, Ethel C. (OVIATT) | July 27, 1877 MI |
Apr. 5, 1918 MO |
SSW: Charles J. - Research Note: Daughter of George Washington Beaver Oviatt and Hannah Jane Cross. Charles J. Hayman married Ethel C. Oviatt on Nov. 19, 1903 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI> | Census MI Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HAZLETT, Lowell Doan | May 22, 1907 KS |
Aug. 11, 1976 Jackson Co., MO |
SSW: Reba V. - Research Note: Son of Cyrenus Kirk Hazlett and Minnie A. Kinney. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HAZLETT, Reba Virginia(WEEKS) | Feb. 12, 1919 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 16, 1989 Jackson Co., MO |
SSW: Lowell D. - Research Note: Daughter of Albert M. Weeks and Katie F. Riddle. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HEMPHILL, George Sherman | June 14, 1912 Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
June 12, 1933 IOOF Home, Liberty, Clay Co., MO |
SSW: Henry - Research Note: Son of Henry Hemphill and Alice Ricketts. Paul Rogers of the IOOF Home was the informant on the death certificate. - The Free Will Baptist Gem, August 1933, Purdy, MO - George Hemphill, son of Henry Hemphill and Allie (Ricketts) Hemphill, both deceased, was born June 14, 1912, near Purdy, MO, and died June 12, 1933, within two days of his 21st birth anniversary. George had been afflicted with diabetes most of his life and this, with other complications, was the cause of his passing. While living with his Uncle James Hemphill he was converted in a meeting held by Rev. Irl Cox at Cedar Bluff school house. He was a favorite with both young and old at the I.O.O.F. Hospital where he spent the last seven years of his life, and they would not release the body for shipment here until they held appropriate funeral services, conducted by Rev. Perry P. Taylor of the Liberty, MO Methodist church. He was a member in good standing in Purdy Odd Fellow Lodge No. 454, which body, assisted by members of other local lodges, had charge of the services after the sermon at the Christian church, and his body was laid to rest by the side of his father in Purdy cemetery. His mother is buried at Caldwell, Idaho. He leaves two brothers, Carl Hemphill of Portland, Oregon, who could not come to the funeral and Clarence Hemphill of Boise, Idaho, who was here for the rites. Also a number of uncles, aunts, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Funeral services were conducted by Elder Winford Davis in the Christian church of Purdy, Blankenship Undertaking Company in charge. | Death Certificate Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HEMPHILL, Henry Maynard | Nov. 19, 1871 MO |
Feb. 15, 1915 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: George S. - Research Note: His death certificate states that his parents were John W. Hemphill, born in TN and Mary Rowland, born in TN, both buried at Horner Cemetery. He dropped dead at work. Allen Hemphill of Purdy, MO gave the information. His wife was Alice Ricketts buried at Caldwell, ID. - Cassville Republican, May 22, 1913 - Probate Court Proceedings - Ordered by the court that H. M. Hemphill be discharged in the estate of Marcus H. Ricketts, dec'd final distribution to all heirs of the estate having been made. - March 4, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Purdy News: Mrs. Rachel Clarke of Longton, Kan., returned to her home Sunday after a two week's visit with relatives. She had been called to the funeral of her brother, H. M. Hemphill, held here Feb. 16th. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HEMPHILL, Imogene | Oct. 16, 1923 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 9, 2019 Lacoba Homes, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lloyd Hemphill, Jr. - Research Note: Daughter of Lloyd John Hemphill and Maude E. Truhitte. She was a housekeeper and a member of the New Site Baptist Church in Monett, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents: Lloyd and Maude and one brother: Lloyd Hemphill Jr. | Census Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HEMPHILL, Lloyd John, Sr. | Oct. 27, 1895 MO |
Oct. 21, 1971 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Maude E. - Research Note: Son of William Franklin Hemphill and Ida Luticia May Long. His wife was Maude Truhitte and he was a farmer and stockman. Rheumatic Heart Disease was the cause of death. Purdy, MO resident. Loyd Hemphill Jr. of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Military Stone - Inscription: "MISSOURI PVT CO E 69 INFANTRY WORLD WAR I" | SS Claims Index Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HEMPHILL, Loyd John, Jr. | 1920 | 1980 | SSW: Imogene - Research Note: Son of Lloyd John Hemphill and Maude E. Truhitte. - Cassville Democrat, Jan. 31, 1920 - Mr. and Ms. Lloyd Hemphill are the proud parents of a ten pound son, born into their home Jan. 25. | Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HEMPHILL, Maude E. (TRUHITTE) | Dec. 11, 1896 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 26, 1988 | SSW: Lloyd John Sr. - Research Note: Daughter of Benjamin Truhitte and Shrilda Guffey. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Sept. 12, 1918 - Will Hemphill and Mrs. Lloyd Hemphill will leave Thursday for Camp Funston to visit Lloyd Hemphill who is in the training camp there. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Dec. 12, 1918 - Lloyd Hemphill was in this week from Camp Funston visiting homefolks near McDowell. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Hemphill. | Online Newspapers SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HENDERSON, Albin | Dec. 2, 1908 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
June 16, 1930 Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Usual residence was Joplin, MO. He was single and a baker. Son of Hosea L. Henderson and Nancy Lucy Drake. E. A. Henderson of Joplin, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HENDERSON, Alice C. (SWIGER) | Sept. 25, 1867 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 19, 1906 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Wife of F. P." - Research Note: She was a daughter of Peter R. and Anna (Allen) Swiger. Her husband was Francis Pinkney Henderson. - Another Photo | Census Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| HENDERSON, Francis Pinkney, Rev. | July 20, 1864 Barry Co., MO |
July 28, 1955 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Francis Marion and Martha Emeline (Fly) Henderson. According to his death certificate he a preacher and Olive Henderson was his wife's name. He was living in Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO, but died at St. Vincent's Hospital in Monett, Barry Co., MO. His first wife was Alice C. Swiger. His second wife was Olive M. (Jordan) Young, married on July 22, 1907 in Purdy, Barry Co., MO. - Henderson Family Photo | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Monett Times Photo Jay Trace |
| HENDERSON, Hosea Lafayette | July 25, 1874 MO |
Feb. 15, 1914 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Francis Marion and Martha Emeline (Fly) Henderson. C. E. Henderson of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. His wife was Nancy Lucy Drake. - Another Photo - Photo of Hosea and Lucy - Henderson Family Photo | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HENDERSON, James A. | Jan. 28, 1891 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
July 22, 1922 | Research Note: Son of Francis P. Henderson and Alice C. Swiger. WW I Draft Registration Card says he was married. 1920 Census gives her name as Emma, living in Wichita Co., TX. | Census WW I Draft Reg. Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HENDERSON, James Albert | Apr. 12, 1947 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 21, 2017 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of the late Jim and Josephine (Bounous) Henderson. He was united in marriage on December 22, 1968 in Monett to Mickey Goetz. He was a retired Handyman, a veteran of the United States Army and attended church at Arnhart Baptist in Purdy, Missouri. He was preceded in death by both his parents Jim and Josephine and one brother Tom Henderson. NOTE: There are 2 entries at findagrave.com for James. One is at Bethel Baptist Cemetery and the other one here at Purdy Cemetery. The one at Purdy has a photo of the stone so he has been entered here at Purdy. His parents and other family members are buried at Bethel Baptist. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| HENDERSON, Little Joe | No Date | 1911 | No Data | Photo Jay Trace |
| HENDERSON, Mildred Hattie (BOYD) | Nov. 2, 1912 MO |
Feb. 10, 1937 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Wife of Aubrey Henderson. Daughter of John Boyd born AR and Jennie Nichols born MO. Aubrey Henderson of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HENDERSON, Nancy "Lucy" (DRAKE) | 1879 | 1929 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Albert Drake and Palestine Dorrey. Hosea Lafayette Henderson, age 23, married Nancy Lucy Drake, age 19, on Dec. 10, 1896 in Barry Co., MO. - February 21, 1918, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Purdy: Mrs. Lucy Henderson had a nice mare killed on the crossing opposite the depot one day last week. - Another Photo | Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HENDERSON, Wesley Selemuel | Aug. 29, 1880 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 10, 1914 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He married Vera Gertrude Wormington, Feb. 1909, Barry Co., MO, daughter of James Robert and Josephine Mariah (Means) Wormington. He was a son of Francis Marion and Martha Emeline (Fly) Henderson. TB was the cause of death. C. E. Henderson of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Cassville Republican, September 24, 1914 - Forest Grove News: Wesley Henderson, of Purdy, died Sept. 10, 1914, of typhoid fever. He was born in Barry County, August 29, 1880, his age being 34 years and 12 days. He was converted when a young man and joined the Free Will Baptist Church in which he was a faithful member until death. He was also superintendent of the Macedonia Sunday School. He leaves a wife, two children, a mother, two sisters and seven brothers, a recent deceased brother and a host of relatives and friends mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ennes at Purdy after which the remains were interred in the Purdy Cemetery. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all. - February 17, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Licenses to Wed: W. S. Henderson, Purdy and Gertie Wormington, Monett. - September 24, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Calvin Henderson of near Purdy, brother of Wesley and Hosea Henderson who recently died of typhoid fever is reported to be quite sick with the disease. - January 1, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Macedonia News: Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Henderson spent Xmas day with Mrs. Henderson's parents of Stone Prairie. - Music Group with Wesley, standing on the right. - Son's Obit | Death Certificate Online Obit Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Online Obit Photo Jay Trace |
| HENSON, Aaron Clyde | Dec. 10, 1894 Jenkins, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 27, 1919 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that his father was Elisha G. Henson and that his mother was Rosa E. Eden, both born in Jenkins, MO. He was age 24, a farmer and died from the effects of influenza. E. G. Henson gave the information. It's indexed as Aron Clyde Henson. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, March 7, 1918 - Aaron Henson departed Monday night with the boys for Camp Funston. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Feb. 20, 1919 - E. G. Henson's brother of Kings Prairie came Thursday to help care for his nephew, Aaron Henson, who is yet quite ill of pneumonia. - A large crowd attended the party at the home of E. G. Henson's Monday night in honor of his son, Aaron, who has returned from France. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, March 6, 1919 - Soldier Boy Dies: Aaron Henson, son of E. G. Henson, two miles northwest of Purdy, died Thursday, Feb. 27, of pneumonia and spinal disease. Aaron had been discharged from the military service and had reached home only four days before his death. He saw service in France and while at the front was wounded in battle and gassed. He had not fully recovered from the effects of the gas which left his lungs in a very poor condition to withstand an attack of pneumonia. The funeral was held Saturday and interment made at Purdy. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HENSON, Amos Sylvester | Aug. 19, 1897 Jenkins, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 15, 1953 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that he was divorced. Elisha and Rosa (Eden) Henson were his parents. He was an auto mechanic. Mrs. Laura Scroggins gave the information. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Nov. 7, 1918 - North Purdy: Amos Henson who went to Camp Bowie, Texas, a short time ago writes to his folks that he has had the influenza since he got there, but is getting along nicely. - Cassville Democrat, August 28, 1920 - Amos Henson and Beatrice Wormington of Purdy obtained marriage license at Mt. Vernon, last week. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HENSON, Elisha Green | July 6, 1870 Barry Co., MO |
May 29, 1931 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate records his death date as May 29, 1932. He was a son of Francis Marion and Martha Matilda (Brantley) Henson. Amos Henson was the informant on the death certificate. His wife was Rosa Elizabeth Eden. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| HENSON, Raymond Eden | Nov. 2, 1913 Monett, Lawrence Co., MO |
Jan. 1, 1961 At Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Elisha G. Henson and Rosa Eden. Mrs. Laura Scroggins of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Never married. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Monett Times Obit Photo Jay Trace |
| HENSON, Rosa Elizabeth (EDEN) | Oct. 31, 1875 Jenkins, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 5, 1948 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate is indexed as Rosey E. Henson. Her stone reads that her middle name was Elibeth, but may an error and possibly was really Elizabeth. Elizabeth is on the death certificate. On Mar. 11, 1894 she married Elisha Henson in Barry Co., MO. She was a daughter of Jonathan and Matilda (Stockton) Eden. Mrs. William C. Scroggins of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| HENVEY, Thelma Edna (SWAFFAR) | Sept. 29, 1916 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 8, 1999 Cedar Hill, Dallas Co., TX |
Inscription: "US NAVY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Mrs. Henvey was a Navy nurse during World War II and a Baptist. Age 83. Daughter of Neil Swaffar and Faye L. Myers. Thelma Edna Swaffar, age 27, married John Henvey, age 25, on Aug. 29, 1944 in District of Columbia, USA. John died in 1979 in NJ. | Monett Times Oct. 12, 1999 Mary Homesley SS Claims Index DC Marriage Index TX Death Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HERRERA, Zeferino Aguilera | Aug. 12, 1918 Mexico |
Mar. 6, 2011 Mexico |
Research Note: He married Cayetana Lopez and together they shared 55 wonderful years until she preceded him in death on September 9, 2000. Mr. Herrera lived in the United States for 35 years. Son of Zeferino Herrera and Ruperta Aguilera. He became a US Citizen in 1978 in Chicago, IL. Upon retiring in 1986, he relocated to Durango, Mexico. He is survived by two children; two sisters; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. | White Funeral Home Naturalization Index Phyllis Long |
| HIGHBARGER, Blanche May | June 3, 1885 Saline Co., MO |
Jan. 15, 1952 Fairview Rest Home, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: According to her death certificate she was a daughter of Peter Wiley Highbarger and Mary Elizabeth (Maupin) (Highbarger) Glenn. Her death certificate listed her middle name as E. and her death date as Jan. 16, 1952. Simon Highbarger of Purdy gave the information. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| HIGHBARGER, David Wiley | Jan. 16, 1890 Saline Co., MO |
Dec. 20, 1953 Cassville Community Hosp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to his death certificate he was a son of Peter Wiley Highbarger and Mary Elizabeth (Maupin) (Highbarger) Glenn. Ora Highbarger was his wife's name. Morris Highbarger gave the information. He was of Oil Hill, KS. - February 20, 1909, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Circuit Court Proceedings: State vs. Dave Highbarger, defacing a church building; continued by state. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HIGHBARGER, James Thomas | June 13, 1876 MO |
Nov. 6, 1968 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mattie M. - Research Note: Son of Peter Wiley Highbarger and Mary Elizabeth (Maupin) (Highbarger) Glenn. Usual residence was Purdy, Barry Co., MO. - Back of Stone | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HIGHBARGER, Lee Roy | Oct. 25, 1887 Saline Co., MO |
Mar. 16, 1966 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Peter Wiley Highbarger and Mary Elizabeth (Maupin) (Highbarger) Glenn. His wife was Maggie. Mrs. Virgil Shirley of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HIGHBARGER, Maggie (HANKINS) | May 19, 1881 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 18, 1962 At Home, Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Millikan Hankins and Missouri Brite. Wife of Lee Roy Highbarger. Mrs. Virgil Shirley of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HIGHBARGER, Mattie M. (VAUGHT) | Mar. 30, 1878 | Mar. 3, 1980 | SSW: James T. - Research Note: Daughter of Curtis Lafayette Vaught and Sarah Letterman. James T. Highbarger, age 29, married Mattie Vaught, age 27, on Mar. 18, 1906 in Barry Co., MO. - Back of Stone | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HIGHBARGER, Simon Peter | Oct. 5, 1873 Dallas Co., MO |
Apr. 24, 1963 Sargent Nursing Home, Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Peter Wiley Highbarger and Mary Elizabeth (Maupin) (Highbarger) Glenn. Thomas Highbarger of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Death certificate says he was never married but this obit might be for his wife. - Wheaton Journal, Friday, June 22, 1923 - Mrs. S. P. Highbarger died last Friday, June 15, 1923 at the state sanitarium at Nevada, Mo., and the body was shipped back here the first of the week for burial. Mrs. Highbarger was born in 1872 in Ohio and was married to Simon P. Highbarger in 1903. She became mentally deranged in 1907 and was taken to the state sanitarium where she remained until her death. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon by Rev. Michael Montgomery at Muncie Chapel and the body buried in the cemetery at that place. | Death Certificate Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HILTON, Aaron Leslie | Sept. 5, 1897 | Aug. 8, 1988 | SSW: Beryl M. - Research Note: Son of George Hiram Hilton and Missouri Frances Gist. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HILTON, Beryl M. (GANN) | Apr. 6, 1899 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 5, 1986 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Aaron L. - Research Note: Daughter of William M. Gann and Minerva Ann Henderson. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Connie Schmidt Photo Jay Trace |
| HILTON, Wanda Mae | May 26, 1922 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
July 31, 2008 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Aaron and Beryl (Gann) Hilton. She was a Monett High School graduate and was retired from Juvenile Shoe Company in Aurora. - Another Photo | Photo Obit Jay Trace |
| HOFFMAN, Charles Leroy | May 28, 1924 Queens, NY |
Mar. 14, 2001 Spokane, WA |
SSW: Merle J. - Inscription: "Married November 20, 1943" - Research Note: Son of Andrew Hoffman and Mamie Dunn. Air Force veteran of World War II, the Korean conflict, and the Vietnam conflict, married Merle J. Jarrott on November 20, 1943, in Sequin, Texas, and she preceded him in death March 29, 1987. | Monett Times March 19, 2001 Mary Homesley SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HOFFMAN, Merle Josephine (JARROTT) | Aug. 4, 1917 | Mar. 29, 1987 | SSW: Charles L. - Inscription: "Married November 20, 1943" - Research Note: Daughter of George Lasley Jarrott and Callie Mae Richardson. - Merle Jarrott married Charles L. Hoffman on Nov. 20, 1943 in Guadalupe Co., TX. Merle J. Jarrott married Charles L. Hoffman on Jan. 24, 1944 in Manhattan, New York City, NY on Jan. 24, 1944. | TX Marriage Records NY Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HOFFMAN, Paul Thomas | July 13, 1959 Hampden Co., MA |
May 4, 1978 Sacramento, CA |
Inscription: "Our Son" - Research Note: Son of Charles Hoffman and Merle J. Jarrott. | SS Claims Index CA Death Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HOLDER, James David | July 15, 1856 WV |
Apr. 13, 1935 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Romelia Morse - Research Note: Son of David Holder and Susan Allen. His wife, Romelia, was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HOLDER, Laura M. | 1888 MO |
1907 | Research Note: Daughter of James David Holder and Romelia Morse Cassidy. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HOLDER, Romelia Morse (CASSIDY) | Apr. 15, 1867 IL |
Aug. 13, 1949 | SSW: James David - Research Note: Daughter of Frank Ferguson Cassidy and his first wife Margaret. Frank is buried at Purdy Cemetery with his second wife Clara. Romelia Cassidy married James Holder on Nov. 24, 1887 in Barry Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HOLLOWAY, Asa Parker A. | Sept. 16, 1875 AR |
Apr. 1, 1959 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Cattie I. - Research Note: Son of Steve Holloway and Mary Jane Ware. Cattie Holloway of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Indexed as Parker Asa Holloway. - Son John's Obit | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HOLLOWAY, Cattie I. (ASH) | Dec. 3, 1891 | May 18, 1972 | SSW: Asa Parker A. - Research Note: Daughter of Irvin James Ash and Sarah Frances Ash, both buried at Horner Cemetery. Asa Holloway married Cattie Ash on Nov. 21. 1909 in Barry Co., MO. - Mother's Obit | Mother's Obit MO Marriage records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HORINE, Albert H. | Aug. 11, 1911 MO |
Aug. 14, 1913 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Son of C. W. and G. M." - Research Note: He was a son of Clarence Horine and Grace Burg, both born MO, both buried at Monett IOOF Cemetery. | Photo Jay Trace Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| HORINE, Lena | Dec. 1900 | Apr. 23, 1902 | Inscription: "Aged 1 Year 5 Mos. 9 Ds." | Photo Jay Trace |
| HORTON, Bertha Mae | Nov. 13, 1927 Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 6, 1929 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate listed that she was a daughter of Clarence G. and Netta (Tash) Horton. Clarence G. Horton of Cato, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| HORTON, Clarence G. | July 23, 1894 IA |
Dec. 11, 1973 | SSW: Neta B. - Research Note: Son of Chauncey Jonathan Horton and Flora Matilda Reynolds. - Military Stone - Inscription: "MISSOURI PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR" | Census Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| HORTON, Neta B. (TASH) | Apr. 3, 1902 | Feb. 25, 1972 | SSW: Clarence G. - Research Note: Daughter of Thomas Tash and Sarah E. Clanton. - July 21, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Marriage License: Clarence Horton and Neta Tash, Cato. | Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HOWARD, Floyd Preston | July 24, 1896 | Dec. 1, 1972 | Research Note: Son of George Wesley Howard and Mollie Isabelle Lamberson. His wife was Ruth Virginia Mosby. - Advertisements in the 1936 Purdy school year book: F. P. Howard, Merchant - Dry Goods, Shoes, Fancy and Staple Groceries, Fresh and Cured Meats, Phone 22, Purdy, MO. | Census Online Yearbooks Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HOWARD, Leroy Preston | May 2, 1927 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
June 27, 1981 Fresno, CA |
Inscription: "HA2 US NAVY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of Floyd Preston Howard and Ruth Virginia Mosby. May have married Bente (Ebbesen) Lugo on Oct. 20, 1954 in Las Vegas, NV. She was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. | SS Claims Index CA Death Index Petitions for Naturalization Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HOWARD, Ruth Virginia (MOSBY) | Aug. 26, 1901 | Nov. 7, 1996 | Research Note: Daughter of Sterling Mosby and Minnie Mitchell. Wife of Leroy Preston Howard. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HOWELL, Dorothy White (JONES) (GARA) (STEPHENS) | July 12, 1922 Norfolk, VA |
Sept. 29, 2000 Lacoba Nursing Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Dr. Kermit - Research Note: She was a daughter of Michael Jones and Sally R. Ward. She married Dr. Kermit Howell in December of 1951 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and he preceded her in death February 19, 2000. She was associated with her husband at the Howell Medical Clinic in Purdy. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Purdy, Monett Chapter 190 Order of the Eastern Star, and the White Shrine of Springfield. She was a former mayor of Purdy. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Margaret Henderson, on January 20, 2000; two grandsons, Mark and Matthew Stockton; one brother, Edward Jones; and one sister, Mary Jones. - SS Claims Index: Mar. 1942: Name listed as DOROTHY WHITE JONES STEPHENS; Jan. 1952: Name listed as DOROTHY WHI HOWELL; ?: Name listed as DOROTHY WHITE JONES; ?: Name listed as DOROTHY JONES GARA; Oct. 2000: Name listed as DOROTHY HOWELL | Monett Times Oct. 2, 2000 Mary Homesley SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HOWELL, Eleanor Zelda (WOLFE) (BALDWIN) | Jan. 28, 1907 Sigorney, IA |
Oct. 21, 2000 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
SSW: Leonard H. - Research Note: Daughter of John Daniel Wolfe and Mildred Jane Clayton. She graduated in 1928 from Missouri Nursing College in Kansas City and worked as a nursing instructor and as a private nurse for 56 years. She also was a nursing supervisor for a senior care facility. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star, Rebekka Lodge, Lyric Opera Association, and Lexington Senior Citizens Group. She distributed meals on wheels for over 20 years. She married Leonard Howell in 1937, and he preceded her in death in 1974. She married Ben Baldwin in 1986, and he preceded her in death in 1993. She was preceded in death by one step-daughter, Celia Orr. - IA Birth Certificate says she was born in Webster, Keokuk Co., IA and her mother's maiden was Claytor. Eleanor Wolfe Howell, age 79, married Benjamin Jasper Baldwin, age 85, on Aug. 1, 1986 in Lexington, Lafayette Co., MO. - Another Stone | SS Claims Index IA Birth Certificates MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Monett Times Obit Oct. 21, 2000 Mary Homesley |
| HOWELL, Kermit, Dr. | Feb. 23, 1923 Pryor, Mayes Co., OK |
Feb. 19, 2000 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Dorothy W. - Research Note: He was the son of Earnest and Minnie (Dykes) Howell. He moved to Purdy in 1956 from Polo. He was a physician, starting his practice in 1956 as a family practice physician, retiring in 1994. He was a graduate of Kansas City College of Osteopathy Medicine. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was former mayor of Purdy. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge 129 AF and AM, both in Monett, Scottish Rite of Joplin, Abou Ben Adhem Shrine and White Mustang Shrine, both in Springfield, and Purdy Lions Club. He was Scoutmaster of Troop 144 in Purdy for several years. He married Dorothy White Jones in December of 1951, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Margaret Henderson, on January 20; and two grandchildren, Mike Stockton and Mathew Stockton. | Monett Times Feb. 21, 2000 Mary Homesley Photo Jay Trace |
| HOWELL, Leonard H. | Apr. 14, 1901 | May 16, 1974 | SSW: Eleanor W. - Research Note: Son of Jasper Newton Howell and Rebecca Caroline Bench. Leonard H. Howell, age 17, first married Carrie Hunsperger, age 18, on Feb. 26, 1919 in Howell Co., MO. His father gave consent. Divorced in the 1930 census. She second married Jasper Wilkerson. - Another Stone | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HUGHEY, Carlos Burton | Aug. 9, 1927 | July 11, 1976 | Research Note: Son of Everett Marshall Hughey and Mary Rowena "Mintie" Inman. Carlos B. Hughey, age 22, married Nancy Mae Zinn, age 18, on Oct. 29, 1949 in Carroll Co., AR. | Census AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| HYDEN, Juanita Mae (SCROGGINS) (ABLE) | Sept. 5, 1929 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 1, 2013 Benchmark Healthcare, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of the late William C. and Laura Mae (Henson) Scroggins. She had lived in Monett for most of her life, retiring as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Rosa Barrett and Deloris Ligon. - Juanita Mae Scroggins, age 19, first married John L. Able, age 19, on Apr. 14, 1949 in Benton Co., AR. Both were from Monett, MO. | Buchanan Funeral Home AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| IBARRA, Abel | July 30, 1967 Durango, Mexico |
Aug. 11, 2012 Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of J. Socorro and Juana (Rodriquez) Ibarra. On December 1, 1990, he was united in marriage to Ancelma Serrano. Also surviving are two daughters. Abel grew up in Mexico and had been a resident of the United States nineteen years. For several years he had been employed with Tyson's. He was a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church in Cassville. His favorite pastime was riding horses. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| INGRAHAM, Henry M. | 1850 OH |
July 22, 1912 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a farmer. Cause of death listed as "gunshot wound of head with suicidal intent". Father Nathaniel Ingraham, and informant was E. F. Ingraham according to his death certificate. Mother not named. - Son of Nathaniel H. Ingraham and Nancy Maria Whemple. He first married Antoinette Fenton, died 1879. He second married Harriet "Hattie" Yates. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Death Certificate Jay Trace |
| INMON, Denver Madison | Sept 21, 1893 | June 12, 1975 | SSW: Minnie C. - Inscription: "Married Nov. 14, 1914" - Research Note: He was a son of Isaac Cooper and Miranda Jane (Marbut) Inmon. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| INMON, Minnie Cordelus (CARPENTER) | Jan. 21, 1898 | Mar. 31, 1988 | SSW: Denver M. - Inscription: "Married Nov. 14, 1914" - Research Note: Denver Inmon, age 21, married Minnie Carpenter, age 17, on Nov. 15, 1914 in Barry Co., MO. Gene Carpenter, father of Minnie, gave consent. Daughter of Eugene Carpenter and Nancy Gertrude Crouch. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ISRAEL, Mary Elizabeth "Maribeth" (GURLEY) | Mar. 29, 1907 Melrose, Curry Co., NM |
Nov. 29, 2004 MeLean Co, IL |
Inscription: "In Loving Memory" - Research Note: Located inside Gurley Mausoleum on the left side as you look in. Daughter of Coleman Horace Gurley and Rebecca Florence Gillaspy, both buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Louis Co., MO. Granddaughter of John Wesley Gurley and Mary Anne Combs. Maribeth Gurley married Ernest Allen Israel on May 3, 1930 in Knox Co., MO. | Census Family Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| JACKSON, Lucendia "Lucy" (OAKS) | Oct. 28, 1854 AR |
Dec. 6, 1933 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: T. M. - Research Note: Jim Jackson of Webb City, MO was the informant. Parents not named on the death certificate. - Daughter of James Barton Oakes and Rachel Wright. - Thomas Monroe Jackson married Lucindia Oakes on Sept. 19, 1872 in Barry Co., MO. The death certificate for their daughter Minnie May (Jackson) Blalack buried at Sparks Cemetery gives her parents as T. M. Jackson and Lucy Oaks. - Another Photo | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| JACKSON, Thomas Monroe | 1855 | 1937 | SSW: Lucendia - Research Note: Son of Hugh Lawson Jackson and Hulda Wilson. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| JAGELSKI, Elise C. (BUENING) | Dec. 21, 1890 MO |
Nov. 29, 1963 Elmhurst Hosp., Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Walter W. - Research Note: Usual residence was Monett, Barry Co., MO. Daughter of William Buening and Elizabeth Gertez. Dorothy Slaughter of Wichita, KS was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| JAGELSKI, Walter W. | Feb. 3, 1882 MO |
Apr. 9, 1952 Wheaton Hosp., Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Elise C. - Research Note: According to his death certificate his father was named Valentine Jagelski. He was a junk dealer. Mother not named. Wheaton, MO resident. Elise, his wife, was the informant. Parents Valentine and Mary Jagelski are buried at St. Peter and Paul Cemetery. - Joplin Globe, April 11, 1951 - Wheaton, MO, April 10 - Funeral Services for Walter W. Jagelski, 70 years old, lifelong resident of Barry County and a resident of Wheaton for many years who died Wednesday in Wheaton hospital will be conducted at 9 o'clock Saturday morning in the McQueen funeral chapel. The Rev. T. W. Richardson will officiate and burial will be in the Purdy cemetery. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Elsie Jagelski and five daughters and five grandchildren. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| JARROTT, Callie Mae (RICHARDSON) | Mar. 31, 1889 Teague, TX |
Oct. 5, 1963 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: George L. - Research Note: Daughter of J. B. Richardson and Polina Jones. George L. Jarrott of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. G. L. Jarrott married May Richardson on Oct. 15, 1910 in Freestone Co., TX. | Death Certificate TX Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| JARROTT, George Leslie | Aug. 2, 1887 TX |
May 17, 1975 Tyler Co. Hospital, Woodville, Tyler Co., TX |
SSW: Callie Mae - Research Note: Son of Frank Adolphus Jarrott and Annie Harris. His wife was Hettie (Oates) Jarrott (second wife) and she was the informant on the death certificate. | TX Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| JEFFERSON, Alta Belle (ROBBERSON) | Nov. 23, 1886 Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 23, 1968 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: James B. - Research Note: Daughter of Thomas H. and Rachael C. (Goodnight) Robberson, both buried at Goodnight Cemetery. Lyle Jefferson of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Aug. 22, 1918, Cassville Republican - Mrs. J. B. Jefferson of near this city received a letter Monday from her brother, Willie Robberson, who is in France with the A. E. F. The letter was dated July 23. He said he liked France very well but did not like England very well. They were in England a short time on their way over. - Photo of Brother Willie | Online Newspapers Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| JEFFERSON, James Bennett | May 2, 1874 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 8, 1964 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Alta B. - Research Note: Son of Isaac Jefferson and Martha Hughs. Lyle Jefferson of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Cassville Republican, July 24, 1919 - J. B. Jefferson northeast of town and Ora Robberson of Monett; Will Robberson who lately returned from France and Joe Henderson and son of near Purdy, enjoyed an outing and fishing trip last week at the mouth of King river. They report a nice catch of fish. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| JENSEN, Addie Edith (McCLOUGHAN) | July 30, 1896 NE |
Dec. 9, 1931 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Jens William - Research Note: Daughter of Frank Foster McCloughan and Sarah Dottie Cowden. Mother's maiden name was Cowden. Jens Jensen of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| JENSEN, Jens William | June 11, 1888 At Sea, Denmark |
May 1, 1963 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Addie E. - Research Note: Son of Jens J. Jensen. Mother's maiden name not listed. Dottie Jensen was his wife when he died. Edith Golubski of Pierce City, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Son of Jens Johan Jensen and Anne Kidmose. His first wife was Addie E McCloughan. At age 63, he second married Dottie Edna (McCloughan) Soles (Addie's twin sister), age 55 and divorced, on May 3, 1952 in Benton Co., AR. She is buried in Ainsworth, Brown Co., NE, died 1981. | Death Certificate AR Marriage Index Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| JEWELL, Rachel Ellen (BAYLOR) (JORDAN) | Mar. 12, 1850 Plymouth, IN |
Jan. 23, 1934 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Wife of Thomas T. Jewell. Daughter of Alby C. Baylor and Delila Greer, both born IN. Death certificate for Thomas T. Jewell says he was born in Hancock Co., IL on July 14, 1847 and died Apr. 26, 1935 in Purdy, MO. Buried in Albany, IA. Laura B. S????enson of Albany, IA was the informant. - Her first husband was James I. Jordan, listed on this page. Rachel E. Baylor married James I. Jordan on Oct. 6, 1869 in IN. | Death Certificate IN Marriage Index Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| JOHNSON, Charles W. | May 13, 1902 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
July 10, 1918 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
Inscription: "Son of W. R. and E. M." - Research Note: His death certificate reports that his parents were W. R. Johnson and Emma Myrtle Lowery. He was a helper at the Morris Dairy Co. and was age 16 years and 2 months old when he died. His death was an accident caused by an electric transmission, multiple injuries. Wm. R. Johnson on Holmes Street gave the information. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| JOHNSON, Emma Myrtle | June 27, 1883 Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 28, 1962 Oklahoma City, OK |
SSW: William R. - Research Note: Daughter of William Henry Lowery and Martha Ellen Purvines. Emma Myrtle Lowery, age 18, married William R. Johnson, age 25, on June 30, 1901 in Cassville, Barry Co., MO. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| JOHNSON, Dorothy Pearl (GERMAN) (STUBBS) | Feb. 2, 1932 Wyoming, Luzerne Co., PA |
June 6, 1996 | SSW: Robert V. - Research Note: Daughter of John Frank German and Anna W. Watts. Dorothy P. (German) Stubbs, age 38, married Robert V. Johnson, age 35, on Apr. 18, 1970 in Los Angeles, CA. - Another Photo | SS Claims Index CA Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| JOHNSON, Martha Indiana (CHENOWETH) | Mar. 30, 1842 TN |
Feb. 1, 1919 | Research Note: Daughter of Henry Chenoweth and Indiana Coldwell. Martha I. Chenoweth married William Johnson on Mar. 30, 1882 in Barry Co., MO. Widowed in the 1900 census. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| JOHNSON, Nancy (PLUMLEE) (LEONARD) | Nov. 18, 1829 White Co., TN |
Mar. 4, 1916 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Joel Marion Plumlee, Sr. and Rachel Simmons. Widowed, died of senility and a fractured femur. Father listed as Joel Plumlee of TN. Informant listed as Mrs. Robert Mitchell residing in Purdy, MO. First husband George R. Leonard died of pneumonia while serving in the Civil War in Fayetteville, AR and is buried there. She married second Isaac Newton Elliot Johnson February 2, 1868. After the death of her second husband Nancy visited and died while with her daughter, Mary Rachel (Leonard) Mitchell in Purdy, MO. - Cassville Democrat, March 10, 1917 - The angel of death has beckoned a good mother and citizen to the mansions above to enjoy eternal life as a reward for a well spent life on earth. Such lives are an exemplification of what we should follow if we desire to be assured of that future life of happiness and joy. Miss Nancy Plumlee was born November 18, 1829 and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. R. Mitchell in Purdy, March 1, 1917 of infirmities attending old age, age 87 years, 3 months and 13 days. She was married first to Geo. R. Leonard, Jan. 7, 1852 and to this union was born four children, two of who survive the mother, who are: David Leonard of Paden, Okla., and Mrs. Mary Mitchell of Purdy. Mr. Leonard died during the Civil War at Fayetteville, Ark. On Feb. 3, 1868 she married Isaac N. E. Johnson and to this union was born one son Joel M. Johnson of Cyril, Okla. Mr. Johnson died October 31, 1916 at Cyril, Okla., and since that time she has been making her home with her daughter Mrs. Mary Mitchell at Purdy. She united with the Baptist church in 1868 and had lived a consistent Christian life till death claimed her. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 3,1917, by Rev. E. Chappell of Cassville, at the Christian Church in Purdy. Many years ago she and family resided in Roaring River township near Eagle Rock and her many old acquaintances will be made sad to learn of her passing. - Plot Stone | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| JOHNSON, Robert Verner | Feb. 13, 1935 Jamestown, NY |
Oct. 9, 2006 Cox Hospital, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Dorothy P. - Research Note: He was a son of the late Eric G. and Esther (Hokenson) Johnson. He married Dorothy German and she preceded him in death in 1996. He was an auto mechanic and U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Johnson; and two sisters, Sally Shaw and Jennie Perott. - Another Photo | Photos Jay Trace Cassville Democrat SS Claims Index Phyllis Long |
| JOHNSON, William Robert | Feb. 1, 1876 Callaway Co., MO |
1944 | SSW: Myrtle - Research Note: Son of Jones Lot Johnson and Martha J. Pearre/Perry, both buried at Oakdale Cemetery. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| JOHNSTON, S. Edna | 1878 | 1925 | Inscription: "Niece" | Photo Jay Trace |
| JONES, Ida M. (DAVIDSON) | Nov. 15, 1875 | Feb. 18, 1907 | Inscription: "Wife of J. W. Jones" - Research Note: Wife of John Wesley Jones. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| JORDAN, James I. | Mar. 12, 1843 Wayne Co., IN |
May 10, 1905 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Buried by Rachel Ellen (Baylor) (Jordan) Jewell, his wife. - Obit at findagrave.com: Son of Benoni (Benoni Bigelow Jordan) and Julia Jordan (Julia Ann Boggs), the fourth of 12 children. He removed with his parents to Marshall Co. when he was but six years old and grew to manhood on his father's farm four miles south of Plymouth. At the age of nineteen he enlisted in the war of the rebellion, where he served three years in the 73rd regiment, Co. I, of the Indiana volunteers, received an honorable discharge, came home and in the spring of 1868 was married to Rachel E. Baylor. They settled south of Plymouth near the old homestead,, where they resided until the fall of 1876, when he removed with his family to MO where he lived at the time of his death, which came very suddenly of heart failure. He was assisting in a grocery store and left his family in the evening apparently well and arriving at the store only a few minutes later was stricken with a severe pain in the heart, uttered one exclamation and fell to the floor dead. James Jordan had endeared himself to his family and friends, with a quiet dignity, unassuming disposition, ever kind and obliging. A loving husband an affectionate father and an honest, upright citizen. He was a victim of nervous trouble for years but was a patient sufferer and beloved by all who knew him. He was a member of the Baptist church of Purdy, MO. He leaves a wife, three daughters, an aged mother, four brothers and five sisters beside a host of friends to mourn his departure. The funeral was held from the home on Friday, May 13, interment in the Purdy Cemetery. - Another Obit: - James Jordan of Purdy, MO, died May 10, 1905. He was born in Marshall Co., Mar. 12, 1843. He leaves a mother, four brothers, five sisters, a wife and three children to mourn his unexpected death. The deceased had lived in Barry Co. for more than a quarter of a century and was loved by all who knew him. The funeral services were held Friday, May 12, from his home. He was a veteran of the Civil War and was a son of the late Benoni Jordan. His death was caused by heart failure. - Plot Stone | Obit Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| KELLY, Benjamin Baker | Sept. 18, 1870 Wollonia, KY |
July 13, 1944 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "CAPT US ARMY WORLD WAR I" - Research Note: His wife was Dora and he was a Doctor of medicine. Son of Edward Kelly and Elizabeth Baker, both born KY. Mrs. V. B. Hall of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Joplin Globe, July 15, 1944 - Widely known Purdy Physician is Dead - Dr. B. B. Kelly Resided in Barry County 50 years - Funeral Will Be Held Sunday - Cassville, MO, July 14 - Dr. B. B. Kelly of Purdy, pioneer physician and widely known leader of Barry County more than 50 years, died at 5:30 o'clock Thursday morning at the Barry County hospital. Born in Wallonia, Ky., in 1869, he came to Missouri in 1891 as a practicing physician. He had been active many years in church, civic and political affairs in addition to his medical career. He was a life-long member of the Christian church, and was affiliated with the Odd Fellow and Masonic lodges. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Dora Kelly of Purdy; three daughters, Mrs. V. B. Hall of Monett, Mrs. Gene Williams of Joplin and Mrs. Hal Harwood of the home address; a sister, Mrs. Lelah Boyd of Wallonia; five grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Purdy Christian Church. The Rev. Martin T. Pope, long-time friend of Dr. Kelly, will officiate. Burial will be in Purdy Cemetery under the direction of the Koon funeral home of Cassville. - Son's Obit - Plot Stone | Death Certificate Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| KELLY, Dora Belle (HOOD) | Jan. 18, 1873 Berryville, Carroll Co., AR |
July 15, 1966 St. John's Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Inscription: "Beloved Wife Mother Grandmother And Friend" - Research Note: Death certificate is listed as Kelley. Wife of Benjamin Baker Kelly. Daughter of Thomas Richard Hood and Amanda (Sauls) Hood. Usual residence was Monett, Lawrence Co., MO. Mrs. V. B. Hall of Monett, MO was the informant. - Audrey Burtrum-Stanley notes: The Kelly's moved from their first home in Viola to New Mexico due to the ill health of Dora. Eventually they moved back to Missouri, settling in Purdy where her husband,Dr. Kelly established his medical practice. She was an active member of the Purdy Chapter of the Eastern Star Lodge. Dora was also a member of Purdy Christian Church. She often served as a Sunday School teacher. Mrs. Kelly and her husband (who was the town's Medical Doctor) were very active in almost aspect of the community. They helped with city government, the schools and even served on the Missouri State level. The Kelly's home burned after having lived in the dwelling for a quarter of a century. The new dwelling was a showplace in town. It was known as welcoming location to everyone. - Plot Stone | Note Audrey Burtrum-Stanley SS Claims Index Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| KEMP, Amanda E. (Wray) | Dec. 28, 1845 Shelby Co., IN |
Feb. 18, 1926 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to her death certificate, she was widowed, and James G. Kemp was her husband's name. Dr. Hardy Wray was her father and Belinda Cox was her mother. Her father was born in VA. D. H. Kemp of Cassville gave the information. - July 31, 1920, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Amanda Kemp of Purdy, spent this week visiting her son, D. H. Kemp and family of this city. - Kemp Plot Stone | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| KEMP, James G. | Dec. 17, 1839 IN |
Dec. 1, 1908 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Researchers say he was the son of David Kemp and Matilda Lashley. Edward Rinaldo Kemp, a son, was buried in Washburn Prairie Cemetery in 1955. - December 5, 1908, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Monett Times: James G. Kemp of Monett, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1908, of pneumonia, age 68 years. He was born in Indiana, Dec. 17, 1839, and married Miss Amanda Ray at Shelbyville, Ind. in 1853 and came to Barry County in 1877. He was highly respected by all his acquaintances and was a member of the M. E. Church. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church at Purdy, Wednesday at 2 p.m., and the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery there. He was the father of Attorney D. H. and Ed Kemp of Monett and Mrs. W. A. Thornhill of Purdy. Mr. Kemp formerly resided at Corsicana and Purdy. - Kemp Plot Stone | Note Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| KING, Clyde Wilson "Lefty" | Aug. 6, 1918 CO |
Feb. 22, 2002 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "M SGT US MARINE CORP WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Full Military Honors - 83 years old. Mr. King was a retired accountant and veteran. Son of Fred E. King and Della Brazil/Berziel. SS Claims Index gives his birth year 1915. His wife was Freda Fern Wyckoff. | Monett Times Feb. 23, 2002 Mary Homesley SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| KING, Della Lula (BERZIEL) | 1892 MO |
1983 | SSW: Fred Ernest - Research Note: Daughter of George Henderson Berziel and his second wife Sarah Jefferies. Fred King, age 22, married Della Berziel, age 18, on Sept. 28, 1909 in Nowata Co., OK. Her father is buried at Purdy Cemetery. | Father's Obit OK Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| KING, Fred Earnest | Dec. 22, 1886 OK |
July 14, 1970 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Della - Research Note: Son of William Thomas King and Ella (Crupper) King. He was a grocery merchant and farmer. Rural Cassville, MO resident. Clyde King of rural Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| KING, Fred Earnest | July 3, 1915 Fairview, Newton Co., MO |
Dec. 11, 1997 Manassas Co., VA |
SSW: Pauline Marie King - Inscription: "Wed - Nov. 24, 1934" - Research Note: Son of Fred E. King and Della Berziel/Braziel. | VA Death Index SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| KING, Freda Fern (WYCKOFF) | Feb. 22, 1920 Winfield, KS |
Feb. 10, 1989 Manassas Co., VA |
Inscription: "Mother of Larry, Laurette, and Lauraine" - Research Note: Daughter of Ivan B. Wyckoff and Stella E. Williams. Wife of Clyde Wilson King. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| KING, James Ticknor | Nov. 25, 1827 IL |
May 2, 1885 Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of George Gilbert King and Asenith Ticknor. His wife was Dorothea Susan Hoeffner. In 1880 Census, they were in Garden City, Blue Earth, Minnesota where Dorothea died. | MO Death Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| KING, Pauline Marie | Sept. 10, 1915 | Dec. 11, 1985 | SSW: Fred Earnest King - Inscription: "Wed - Nov. 24, 1934" | Photo Jay Trace |
| KIRBY, Ben J. | June 27, 1833 OH |
Sept. 17, 1912 | Research Note: Quaker Records for West Union Monthly Meeting says he was born June 27, 1833 in IN. Son of Amos and Amy Kirby. Benjamin Kirby married Mary E. Day on Oct. 2, 1857 in Guthrie Co., IA. Mary died in 1874 and is buried at Smyrna Cemetery, Clarke Co., IA. Daughter Estella Lewis is listed on this page. - 1900 Census, Shoal Creek Township, Barry Co., MO - Kirby, Benjamin, born June 1833, age 66, married 46 years, born OH, father and mother born OH OH; Kirby, Ennayetta, (second wife), born July 1857, age 42, married 46 years (has to be incorrect), mother of 7 children, 7 living, OH OH OH; Kirby, Frank O., Son, born Aug. 1882, age 17 Single, IA OH OH; Kirby, Samuel D., Son, born Oct. 1886, age 13, Single, IA OH OH; Kirby, Anna L., Dau., born Nov. 1889, age 10, IA OH OH; Kirby, Flossie M., Dau., born Oct. 1891, age 8, IA OH OH; Kirby, Gertrude R., Dau., born Sept. 1895, age 4,AR OH OH. - Possible for Benjamin Kirby: Cassville Republican, February 17, 1910, Thursday - Probate Court Proceedings: B. Kirby, insane, order for sale of real estate. | Quaker Records Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| KISSEE, Indiana Catherine (DUMMIT) | Jan. 22, 1826 IN |
Feb. 26, 1898 | Inscription: "Wife of R. C." - Research Note: Wife of Robert C. Kissee. Researchers say she was the daughter of William Dummit and Delilah Butler. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| KISSEE, Robert C. | Sept. 15, 1822 KY |
Jan. 13, 1890 | Research Note: His wife was Indiana C. Dummit. Researchers say he was the son of Robert Kissee and Mary Martha "Patsy" Harris. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LAFURJAH, Charles Francis | Aug. 7, 1891 Harrison, AR |
Feb. 27, 1964 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Isaac LeFurjah and Della Williams. Usual residence was Springfield, MO. Divorced. Francis R. LeFurjah of New Orleans, LA was the informant on the death certificate. - His mother, Della, died in 1944 and is buried in Tulsa, OK in Rose Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. His sister is buried at Purdy Cemetery under Mrs. H. F. Dixon. - Plot Stone | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LAFURJAH, Minnie May (RICHARDS) (WILLIS) | May 22, 1893 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
June 4, 1968 Burge Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Inscription: "Wife" - Research Note: Daughter of John Richards and Mary L. Gibbs. Wife of Charles F. Lafurjah. Usual residence was Monett, Lawrence Co., MO. Mrs. Paul Siegel of Sandusky, OH was the informant on the death certificate. - SS Claim Index gives: Jan. 1945: Name listed as MINNIE MAY LAFURJAH; Mar. 1954: Name listed as MINNIE MAY WILLIS. - Plot Stone | Census SS Claims Index Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LAIRD, Helen Josephine (HAYNES) | May 23, 1886 | Mar. 29, 1969 | SSW: Joseph Lee - Research Note: Daughter of John L. Haynes and Amanda Jane Dickens. Amanda second married Marmaduke S. Laird, Sr. and Joseph Lee Laird, husband of Helen Josephine, was the son of Marmaduke and his first wife. J. L. Laird, age 19, married Josie Haynes, age 17, on Mar. 15, 1903 in Boone Co., AR. They were step-siblings. | Census AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LAIRD, Joseph Lee | Apr. 5, 1883 Boone Co., AR |
July 21, 1963 3 Miles NE of Monett, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Helen J. - Research Note: Usual residence was Purdy, Barry Co. MO. Son of Marmaduke S. Laird and Nancy Elizabeth Garner. Mrs. Helen York of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LAND, Jimmie Lee | Apr. 8, 1946 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 7, 2013 Freeman Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of the late Paul and Marjorie (Burton) Land. He was united in marriage on August 11, 1995 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas to Carla Brown. Jimmie was retired from the Cassville Post office and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Cassville, Missouri. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| LAND, Lillie Belle (MITCHELL) | Nov. 2, 1884 MO |
Dec. 21, 1970 Cassville Nursing Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Riley Ernest - Research Note: Daughter of James M. Mitchell and Martha A. Truhitte. Purdy, Barry Co., MO resident. Mrs. Erple Terry of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LAND, Marjorie (BURTON) | 1925 | 1967 | SSW: Paul Edward - Research Note: Daughter of Floyd Burton and Demah C. Brattin. Paul E. Land, age 21, married Marjorie Burton, age 18, on July 15, 1943 in Benton Co., AR. | Census AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LAND, Paul Edward | June 10, 1922 | Sept. 3, 1967 | SSW: Marjorie - Research Note: Son of Alfred R. Land and Ruth Zelph Shewmake/Schmuck. Stones have 1922 and also 1923 as birth years. - Military Stone - Inscription: "MISSOURI PFC CO A 35 SIG CONST BN WORLD WAR II" | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LAND, Riley Ernest | Mar. 20, 1889 KS |
Feb. 3, 1974 | SSW: Lillie B. - Research Note: Son of Andrew J. Land and Viola McKee. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LANE, Ida Cordelia (ENGLAND) | Dec. 12, 1873 Globe School House, Greenup, KY |
June 12, 1951 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her stone reads that she was born in 1873 but her death certificate gives the exact date of her birth (1874) and states that she was born in KY. According to the certificate, she was a daughter of Edward and Amelia (Williams) England. Ulysses Sheridan Lane was given as her husband. | Family Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photos Jay Trace |
| LANE, Lola Gertrude | Jan. 6, 1897 MO |
June 9, 1969 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Purdy, MO resident. Never married. Mrs. Oliver Young of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Lola was a daughter of Ulysses Sheridan and Ida Cornelia (England) Lane. - Audrey Burtrum-Stanley notes: Lola Lane's home was a white, frame bungalow that faced the East and backed up to the RR tracks on the Farm-to-Market Road in downtown Purdy. As Lola aged, her hair turned frosty white and she remained a very attractive woman. She did, however, became a bit eccentric as time passed... Lola Lane was often seen walking to town to pick up her mail, wearing a white cloth wrapped around her head. It was not a turban, (nor a bath towel), nor any fancy scarf or piece of fabric; It was just a cotton (or feed-sack) tea towel-looking cloth, somewhat 'laid around' the top of her head! This was her head-gear every day - day-after-day as she strolled up the street and back towards her homeplace. Lola Lane was a diligent working, kind and good woman. Her home and lawn was always tidy and had an air of perfection about it. | Note Donna Cooper Note Audrey Burtrum-Stanley Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| LANE, Ulysses Sheridan | Nov. 17, 1868 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 15, 1942 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Ida Cornelia England married Ulysses Sheridan Lane, son of Wilson and Eliza (Long) Lane. Stan's Note: His death certificate record reads that New Church was the place of burial. Lola Lane of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - April 6, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Sheridan Lane of Purdy has bought the interest of H. B. Folies in the Purdy mill. Mr. Folies has moved to Clinton, Iowa. Mr. Lane has taken charge of the mill. S. R. Reynolds of this city has an interest in the mill. - November 4, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Person and Local News: Fletcher Wormington, U. S. Lane, Sam McQueen, Wilson Lane, Harrison Smith and others of Purdy are enjoying a few days hunt in the eastern part of the county. - November 25, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Personal and Local News: U. S. Lane and sons, Carl and Curtis, and Earl Higgs of near Purdy were in Cassville on business Thursday. - August 25, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Sap Lane, son of Sheridan Lane, of Purdy, has enlisted in the U.S. Navy. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, May 16, 1918 - U. S. Lane of Purdy was here Tuesday on probate business. He said he had to plant forty acres of corn the second time. - Mother's Obit | Family Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace Death Certificate Stan McKay |
| LANEY, Emanuel L. | Sept. 10, 1907 Ridgley, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 14, 1968 At Home, Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Goldie A. - Research Note: Son of Alta Oscar Laney and Ida M. Powell. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LANEY, Goldie Amanda (WILLIAMS) | Dec. 4, 1902 MO |
Mar. 18, 1970 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Charles Allen Williams and Mary Adah Smith. Her deceased husband was Emanuel Laney. Purdy, Barry Co., MO resident. Mrs. Lottie Gallimore of rural Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LANSDOWN, Ewell | Aug. 3, 1904 MO |
Feb. 17, 1969 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Flossie L. - Research Note: Purdy, MO resident. His wife Flossie was the informant on the death certificate. Apparently raised by his grandparents, Randolph Lansdown and Samantha Jane (Howerton) (Lansdown) Reed. He was the son of Grace May (Lansdown) (Black) Cantrell. His father given as Walter Andrew Byrd. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LANSDOWN, Flossie L. (BURTON) | Dec. 29, 1905 | Apr. 16, 1994 | SSW: Ewell - Research Note: Daughter of Oliver Franklin Burton and Lidia Mae Vineyard. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LARKIN, Roscoe "Ross" | Sept. 18, 1913 | Jan. 31, 1978 | SSW: Wilma M. - Research Note: Son of Walter Henry Larkin and Rethal Ethel Turner, both buried at Leann Cemetery. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LARKIN, Wilma Mildred (INMON) | Sept. 8, 1915 Barry Co., MO |
May 20, 2005 Lacoba Nursing Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Roscoe "Ross" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Denver Madison Inmon and Minnie Cordelia (Carpenter) Inmon. She was a member of Tom Wolfe Memorial Post 4207 Monett Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church in Purdy, and ladies auxiliary of the church. She married Roscoe "Ross" Larkin on October 1, 1932, in Cassville, and he preceded her in death December 31, 1978. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Patty Coffey, on September 12, 2004; and one sister, Helen Head, on June 21, 2004. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LASLEY, Eva Belle (SKAGGS) (BLAKESLEE) | Feb. 17, 1883 Stella, Newton Co., MO |
Apr. 27, 1963 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Henry Sherman - Research Note: Daughter of Newell Skaggs and Sarah "Sally" Birchfield. Usual residence was 508 E. Cale, Monett, Barry Co., MO. Paul Lasley of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, March 29, 1900 - Licensed to Wed: Henry S. Lasley, 33, Monett and Eva Belle Skaggs, 17, Stella. - Eva Belle Skaggs, age 17, married Henry S. Lasley, age 33, on Mar. 26, 1900 in Barry Co., MO. Newell Skaggs, father of Eva, gave consent. - Computer Enhanced Negative | Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LASLEY, Daniel Prier | July 29, 1851 KY |
Oct. 1, 1934 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of James Wilson and Dica (Stogsdill) Lasley. Joe Lasley of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Never married. - July 28, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Local And Personal: Dan Lasley has purchased Francis Goodnight's place near Purdy, and will move to it. - Photo of Daniel - Photo of Parents | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long Plot Stone Kenneth Lasley Photo Jay Trace |
| LASLEY, Hazel F. (NISKREN) | Jan. 8, 1911 | Mar. 8, 1993 | SSW: Wayne W. - Inscription: "Married Mar. 3, 1929" - Research Note: Daughter of George Marcus Niskern and Laura Ann Stinnett. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LASLEY, Henry Sherman | Oct. 1, 1866 KY |
Feb. 18, 1924 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Eva Belle - Research Note: Youngest son of James Wilson and Dica (Stogsdill) Lasley. His death certificate is indexed incorrectly by the Secretary of State's office as Henru Sherman Lastey. It reads that his wife was named Belle and that he was born in KY and not Pulaski Co., MO, as Kenneth posted. Don Lasley of Purdy gave the information. - Computer Enhanced Negative | Plot Stone Kenneth Lasley Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| LASLEY, Iva Frances (WALTERS) (MILLER) | Aug. 19, 1874 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 1942 Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Joseph Gibson - Research Note: She was a daughter of Samuel and Mary (Montgomery) Walters. Glenn Lasley of RR 2, Purdy, MO was the informant. Ivey F. Walters, age 17, first married Albert F. Miller, age 22, on Oct. 4, 1891 in Lawrence Co., MO. Mrs. Mary Walters, mother of Ivey, gave consent. Divorced and living at home with her mother in the 1900 Census. Iva Miller second married Joseph G. Lasley on Nov. 27, 1904 in Barry Co., MO. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LASLEY, Joseph Gibson | June 8, 1864 KY |
Apr. 1942 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Iva F. - Research Note: Son of James Lasley born VA and Martha/Dica Stogsdale/Stogsdill born KY. Eva Lasley of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Joseph G. Lasley first married Maggie Wilson on Sept. 28, 1893 in Stella, Newton Co., MO. James Walters, father of Joseph, gave consent. Joseph G. Lasley second married Iva Miller on Nov. 27, 1904 in Barry Co., MO. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LASLEY, Wayne Walter | Sept. 16, 1905 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 19, 1996 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Hazel F. - Inscription: "Married Mar. 3, 1929" - Research Note: Son of Joseph Gibson Lasley and Iva Frances Walters. - Cassville Republican, Sept. 1966 - Wayne Lasley, 91, Purdy, died at 12:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, 1996, at a nursing home in Monett after a long illness. Mr. Lasley was born Sept. 16, 1905, at Purdy and was a lifetime resident. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Baptist Church. He married Hazel Niskren on March 3, 1929, at Purdy. She died March 8, 1993. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home, Monett. Burial will be in Purdy Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Purdy Cemetery Fund, in care of the funeral home. - | Online Obit Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LATSHAW, Bonnie Lou (LANSDOWN) | June 15, 1931 MO |
Aug. 21, 1969 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: James - Research Note: Rural Cassville, MO resident. She had a car accident at the Junction of Hwy 37 and U Hwy. Daughter of Ewell Lnasdown and Flossie Burton. Her husband James was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LATSHAW, James | June 4, 1929 Rural King's Prairie, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 5, 2018 Mercy Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Bonnie Lou - Research Note: He was the son of the late Orval V. Latshaw and Mabel M. (Spencer) Latshaw. James went to work on the line at Jumping Jack Shoe Co. in Monett in 1950. He moved to Cassville with Jumping Jack as Lasting Supervisor. At the closing of Jumping Jack Shoe Co., James was the Plant Manager. He then went to work for Justin Boot in 1980 and retired on June 24, 1994 as Missouri Division Manager of four different factories. On September 25, 1970, James married Dixie L. Atwell. They were blessed with over 47 years of wonderful memories made together. James was preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia Flinn; his first wife, Bonnie (Lansdown) Latshaw; four brothers, Leo, Lewis, John and Gene Latshaw; and one sister, Mary Adams. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LAUDERDALE, Clifton Maloy | May 26, 1942 MO |
Nov. 15, 1969 Rural Gainesville, Ozark, MO |
SSW: Judy G. - Research Note: Son of Glenn M. Lauderdale and Grace Leora Hooten. Rifle discharged when descending from the tree 4 miles SW of Gainesville, MO. His wife Judy was the informant on the death certificate. | Mother's Obit Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LAUDERDALE, Glenn M. | Dec. 26, 1911 | Mar. 3, 1994 | SSW: Grace Leora - Research Note: Son of George Culwell Lauderdale and Bertie Margaret Rhea. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LAUDERDALE, Grace Leora (HOOTEN) | July 19, 1917 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
May 9, 2001 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Glenn M. - Research Note: Daughter of George and Francis (Baughman) Hooten, married Glenn Lauderdale on Nov. 18, 1934, in Ridgley, and he preceded her in death March 3, 1994. She was preceded in death by one son, Clifton Lauderdale on November 15, 1969; one daughter, Opal Lauderdale on December 6, 1984; and one daughter-in-law, Judy Lauderdale on October 10, 1970. | Monett Times May 9, 2001 Mary Homesley Photo Jay Trace |
| LAUDERDALE, Judy Gail (RICKMAN) | Dec. 14, 1946 MO |
Oct. 10, 1970 Sale Memorial Hosp., Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Clifton M. - Research Note: Daughter of D. J. "Jerald" Rickman and Ruby G. Davis. She was a bookkeeper and a resident of Neosho, MO. D. Jerald Rickman of rural Verona, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Father's Obit Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LAUDERDALE, Opal Larue | 1939 | 1984 | Research Note: Daughter of Glenn M. Lauderdale and Grace Leora Hooten. | Mother's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LEONARD, Cassie M. (WOOTEN) | May 2, 1875 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 11, 1952 Clay Co., MO |
Research Note: According to her death certificate her parents were Harrison and Mary E. (McNatt) Wooten. Informant was W. E. Leonard of Liberty, MO. Samuel Lafayette Leonard, age 23, married Cassie M. Wooten, age 20, on Oct. 23, 1895 in Purdy, Barry Co., MO. - Plot Stone | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Donna Cooper Photos Jay Trace |
| LEONARD, John M. | Mar. 31, 1916 | Oct. 31, 1986 | SSW: Tressia E. - Research Note: Son of Samuel L. Leonard and Cassie M. Wooten. - Photo of John, on the left. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LEONARD, Lawrence Pershing "Larry" | Oct. 11, 1918 MO |
July 20, 1968 At Home, Rural Cameron, Caldwell, MO |
Research Note: Son of Samuel L. Leonard and Cassie May Wooten. Still single in the 1944 Army Enlistment Records. Listed as divorced on the death certificate. Death was suicide with a 22 rifle in Kidder Twp., MO, on old Hwy 36. S. W. Leonard of Cameron, MO was the informant. - Military Stone - Inscription: "MISSOURI 1ST SGT 742 AMPH TANK BN WORLD WAR II" | Census Enlistment Records Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| LEONARD, Samuel Lafayette | Nov. 19, 1871 Jonesboro, TN |
Mar. 21, 1952 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
Research Note: According to his death certificate he was a son of Abe and Lavina (Andes) Leonard. He was widowed and Cassie Leonard was his spouse's name. - Dec. 29, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - S. L. Leonard of near Purdy informed us Monday while in town that the mother of Will Norris who lives south of Purdy one mile died suddenly Friday. She lived with her son, Will, and was quite old. - Plot Stone | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| LEONARD, Tressia E. (DECOCQ) | Sept. 19, 1919 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 6, 2009 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: John M. - Research Note: She was a daughter of Paul and Stella (Trent) Decocq. She married John Leonard in September of 1941 in Cassville, and he preceded her in death October 31, 1986. She served on the Barry County Election Committee at Corsicanna and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Purdy. | Photo Monett Times Jay Trace |
| LEWIS, Amos Leo | Jan. 16, 1896 KS |
Jan. 21, 1987 Falls Church, Fairfax Co., VA |
SSW: Beatrice McCraw - Research Note: Son of Eden P. Lewis and Estella Kirby. He was an electrical engineer. Dr. Charles Horton was the informant on the death certificate. At age 25, Amos L. Lewis first married Nannie Bell Hunt, age 24, on Dec. 21, 1920 in Cleveland Co., OK. | VA Death Certificate OK Marriage Index Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LEWIS, Beatrice (MCCRAW) (HORTON) | Oct. 16, 1901 MO |
Jan. 30, 1989 Pasquotank Co., NC |
SSW: Amos Leo - Research Note: Daughter of Jesse W. McCraw and Virginia D. McCallister, both buried at Arnhart Cemetery. Her first husband was Dr. Ray B. Horton. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LEWIS, Eden Parker | Apr. 12, 1854 OH |
Mar. 21, 1935 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Estella K. - Research Note: Son of Benjamin Lewis born VA and Rachel Parker born OH. Ben Lewis of Rolla, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - February 12, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Gunter News: A sister of E. P. Lewis from Panhandle, Tex., and Miss Lela Lewis are visiting at E. P. Lewis'. - July 1, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Purdy News: John Lewis, son of E. P. Lewis, has recently returned from St. Louis where he was in the hands of a skilled surgeon who operated for appendicitis. He says he feels fine and he certainly looks it. - Aug. 17, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Purdy: Benj. Lewis and family are visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Lewis, south of town. Ben will teach at Stillwell the coming year. John Lewis is visiting his parents at the same time. - March 15, 1917, Thursday, Cassville Republican - E. P. Lewis of near Purdy was in the city Tuesday. Mr. Lewis informed us that his wife who had been visiting a daughter in the west for some time had returned home. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LEWIS, Estella Aimee (KIRBY) | Jan. 17, 1869 Decatur Co., IA |
Apr. 25, 1966 Fairfax Co., VA |
SSW: Eden Parker - Research Note: Daughter of Benjamin Kirby and Mary Emily Day. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LEWIS, Jerry Coleman | Nov. 6, 1884 MO |
May 28, 1955 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Orra M. - Research Note: According to his death certificate he was a son of Wilburn D. and Tennessee Angeline (Combs) Lewis, both buried at Maddy Cemetery. His wife's name was given as Orra Mae. He was widowed and Raymond Lewis gave the information. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| LEWIS, Lula Mae | Jan. 16, 1916 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 19, 2013 Lacoba Homes, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Raymond E. "Sister" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Jeremiah (Jerry) Coleman and Orra May (Harlan) Lewis. She was the oldest child with her brother, Raymond being about 2 years younger. All three preceded her in death. Her mother passed away at the age of 46 when Lula May was just 14. Lula May graduated from Purdy High School in 1934 and has one living classmate, Marzell Arnaud. She never worked outside the home but worked hard on the farm with whatever her dad and brother needed her to do. Neither Raymond (brother) nor Lula May married. They worked together and took care of the farm and each other. They attended church all their lives as long as health permitted. They both taught Sunday school and attended church. Lula May read her bible every night before going to bed. Raymond passed away February 16, 2006. Lula May lived on her own after Raymond's passing until July 6, 2013, when her hip broke and had to have surgery. Following surgery, she spent two weeks at Cox-Monett Hospital before moving to Lacoba Nursing Home in Monett, Mo. She had hoped to be able to return to the house that her Dad built when she was six years old. She lived happily in that house for 91 years. Prior to that, the Jerry Lewis family lived in a section of a barn, still on the farm today. - Back of Stone - Inscription: "Our parents Jerry C. and Orra May (Harlan) Lewis" | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| LEWIS, Minnie Senora | Sept. 11, 1889 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 7, 1959 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Wilburn D. Lewis, Mother not named on the death certificate. Raymond Lewis of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Her mother was Tennessee Angeline Combs. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LEWIS, Orra Mae (HARLAN) | Dec. 18, 1883 IA |
Nov. 14, 1930 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Jerry C. - Research Note: Daughter of Ziba B. Harlon and Annie Allison, listed on this page. Orra Mae Harlan, age 30, married J. C. Lewis, age 29, on Apr. 15, 1914 in Cassville, Barry Co., MO. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LEWIS, Raymond Earl | July 20, 1918 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 16, 2006 Lacoba Nursing Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lula Mae - Inscription: "Brother" - Research Note: He was the son of Jerry C. and Orra May (Harlan) Lewis. He was a retired cattle farmer and machinist. He was a graduate of Purdy High School. Survivors include one sister, Lula Lewis. - Back of Stone - Inscription: "Our parents Jerry C. and Orra May (Harlan) Lewis" | Monett Times Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LEWIS, Roland E. | Aug. 25, 1906 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
July 31, 1931 Evanston, Cook Co., IL |
Research Note: Son of Eden P. Lewis and Estella Kirby. He was a student at the University, age 24, single. | Census IL Death Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LIGON, Deloris Geraldine (SCROGGINS) (CRIVELLI) (LARSON) | Oct. 6, 1930 Monett, MO |
Apr. 7, 2006 Monett, MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of William C. and Laura Mae (Henson) Scroggins. She married Robert V. Ligon on May 14, 1961, and he preceded her in death July 4, 1984. She was a retired licensed practical nurse, a homemaker, and a member of the First Baptist Church in Monett. She was preceded in death by one son, Michael Crivelli, in 1947, and one sister, Rosa Edwards. - SS Claims Index: May 1945: Name listed as DELORIS GERALDINE SCROGGINS; Jan. 1947: Name listed as DELORIS GER CRIVELLI; Mar. 1952: Name listed as DELORIS G. LARSON; Feb. 1970: Name listed as DELORIS GER LIGON; Apr. 2006: Name listed as DELORIS G. LIGON. - Deloris Geraldine Larson, age 22, married Charley Larson, age 34, on Aug. 12, 1953 in Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO. Maybe divorced and remarried? | SS Claims Index MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Monett Times Photo Jay Trace |
| LIGON, Robert Van | Sept. 10, 1907 KY |
July 4, 1984 | Inscription: "MOMM3 US NAVY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of Sidney Lee Ligon and Sudie Vallandingham. - Another Stone | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LINEBARGER, Eugene "Gene" Dwight | May 2, 1924 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 9, 1988 | SSW: Neva - Inscription: "Precious Memories" - Research Note: Son of Elsworth Boyd Linebarger and Nora Columbia Whittington. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LINEBARGER, Flossie B. (SAPP) | Sept. 22, 1891 | Mar 20, 1977 | SSW: James Rosebert - Research Note: Daughter of Thomas Newton Sapp and Lucinda Amanda Elam. - June 22, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Licensed to Wed: J. R. Linebarger, 21, Purdy and Flossie Sapp, 19, Exeter. | Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LINEBARGER, Ida Lorraine | Nov. 6, 1920 MO |
Feb. 9, 1936 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was a daughter of James Rosebert and Flossie B. (Sapp) Linebarger. Rosebert Linebarger of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LINEBARGER, James Rosebert | Dec. 15, 1889 | Jan. 12, 1976 | SSW: Flossie B. - Research Note: Son of Edgar Boyd Linebargar and Nancy Samantha Elizabeth Jones. - Cassville Democrat, March 13, 1920 - Rosebert Linebarger has a child sick with pneumonia. | Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LINEBARGER, Neva Josephine (WORMINGTON) | May 9, 1923 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 4, 2013 Cox Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Gene - Inscription: "Precious Memories" - Research Note: Daughter of the late Ellis and Goldie (Smith) Wormington. On June 24, 1944 she was united in marriage to Eugene Linebarger in Purdy, he preceded her in death on September 9, 1988. She was a homemaker, wife and mother, a member of the 1st Baptist Church in Purdy for 57 years, where she taught Sunday school, and was a part of the Baptist Women's Union. She was preceded in death by both her parents: Ellis and Goldie and husband, Eugene. | Smith Family Donna Cooper Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LINEBARGER, Kermit Malloy | May 4, 1913 Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 7, 2003 Greenhaven Nursing Home, Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Wilma Maxine - Research Note: He was a son of James Rosebert and Flossie (Sapp) Linebarger. He was a graduate of Purdy High School and Monett Junior College. He attended the University of Missouri and Drury College. He was supervisor of the TNT Division of Atlas Powder Company in Carthage during World War II. He spend 30 years in various departments of Producers Creamery Company and served as a director and president of Mid-America Credit Union for 13 years. He was active in the Greene County Extension Service and served for over 10 years volunteering in the admitting office at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield and the Council of Churches. He married Wilma Maxine Carlin on September 27, 1941. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Riese Linn. | Monett Times Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LINEBARGER, Riese Linn | June 12, 1945 | Aug. 31, 1945 St. John's Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Inscription: "Dau. of Kermit and Maxine" - Research Note: Daughter of Kermit M. Linebarger and Wilma Maxine Carlin. - Joplin Globe, Sept. 2, 1945 - Carthage, Mo., Sept. 1 - Riese Linn Linebarger, small child of Mr. and Mrs. K. M. Linebarger, 1205 James Street, died at 10 o'clock last night in St. John's hospital, in Joplin. the child had been a patient there for the last two weeks. Surviving are the parents, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Carlin of Monett. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Purdy Baptist church under the direction of the Blankenship funeral directors of Monett. Burial will be in Purdy Cemetery. | Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LINEBARGER, Wilma Maxine (CARLIN) | Sept. 18, 1912 Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 1, 2008 | SSW: Kermit M. - Research Note: She was a daughter of William Marshall and Maude Marie (McIntosh) Carlin. She was a Haddock descendant through Charles Haddock, Jr. and his first wife Sarah Collins. Wilma and Kermit married in Barry Co., MO, September 27, 1941. | Haddock Family Donna Cooper SSDI Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LIPE, Carrie (BLAKESLEE) | Sept. 14, 1874 Erie Co., PA |
Dec. 4, 1911 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to her death certificate, she was a daughter of Lafayette Blakeslee and Cordelia "Delia" J. Cook, both born in Erie Co., PA. Bertha Norris gave the information. Wife of William Henry Lipe. - March 9, 1899, Cassville Republican - Licensed to Wed: W. H. Lipe, 24, Purdy and Carrie L. Blakeslee, 24, Purdy. - W. H. Lipe, age 24, married Carrie L. Blakeslee, age 24, on Mar. 5, 1899 in Barry Co., MO. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LIPE, William Henry | 1877 MO |
1933 Tulsa, OK |
Research Note: Son of Joseph Lipe and Frances Emma Linn. - July 31, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Cedar Bluff News: Will Lipe and family of Monett and George Lipe of Kings Prairie was visiting their father, Joe Lipe, Saturday and Sunday. - Grandfather's Obit | Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LIPE, Wilma | 1906 | 1909 | Research Note: This obit is probably for Wilma even though it says 1908 for the year. - Cassville Democrat, March 14, 1908 - Monett Stars: Will Lipes' little daughter died Sunday. | Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LOEW, Daniel Carl Leonhardt | Feb. 25, 1901 Walshville, Montgomery Co., IL |
Feb. 13, 1987 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Madeleine - Research Note: Son of Phillip L. Loew and Emma C. Klingsick/Klingsiche. Baptized in Mt. Olive, IL in the Lutheran Church. - Joplin Globe, February 15, 1987 - Mr. Loew was born Feb. 25, 1901, at Walshville, Ill. He had lived in the Monett area since 1957 and was a well driller until retiring in 1969. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He married Madeleine Shipman Oct. 14 1944, at Miami, Okla. The body has been cremated. | Lutheran Church Records Joplin Globe Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LOEW, Madeleine (SHIPMAN) | Feb. 22, 1907 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
July 1993 | SSW: Daniel Carl - Research Note: Daughter of Arthur Rochell "Chell" Shipman and Anna Belle Gurley. - Joplin Globe, July 13, 1993 - She formerly was a sewing machine operator in a garment factory. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Monett. She married Daniel C. Loew on Oct. 14, 1944, at Miami, Okla. He died in 1986. | Joplin Globe Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LOKEY, Gladys | 1889 | 1889 | No Data | Photo Jay Trace |
| LOWERY, Fred | Jan. 30, 1881 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 27, 1924 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to his death certificate his father was William Henry Lowery, born TN, and his mother's maiden name was Purvines (Martha Emmeline Purvines). Vera Lowery was his wife's name. Jim Lowery of Joplin, MO gave the information. - September 22, 1906, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Purdy News Items: Wm. E., son of Fred Lowery, aged 1 year and 29 days died Sept 16th. - June 9, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Purdy News: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lowery are the proud parents of a son, which arrived last Saturday. - Cedar Bluff News: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lowery of Purdy are parents of a baby boy. Mrs. Lowery was formerly Miss Vera Bennett of this community. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, August 22, 1918 - Cedar Bluff: Our school is progressing nicely with Fred Lowery as teacher. - Music Group with Fred, standing on the left. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LOWERY, Henderson | Dec. 25, 1848 TN |
Nov. 22, 1926 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Sarah F. - Research Note: His death certificate reads that his father was Henry Lee Lowery and that his mother's maiden name was Millsaps/Milsap (Martha Jane Milsap). He was a farmer and his wife's name was Mary Lowery. He died from the effects of TB. Gibson Lowery gave the information. - His first wife was Amanda Edwards, died in 1888, and buried at Bullington Cemetery. Henderson Lowery, age 44, second married Sarah F. Hemphill, age 40, on Oct. 6, 1892 in Barry Co., MO. He third married Mary Jane (Oaks) Catron. - 1880 Census, Missouri, Barry, Shoal Creek, District 3 - Henderson Lowery, age 31 farmer, born TN, parents born TN; Amanda, age 32, wife, born TN, father born NC, mother TN; George, age 5, son, born MO; Gilbert, age 4, son, born MO, Roseta, age 6 months, daughter, born MO. - March 4, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Mrs. Henderson Lowery of Purdy spent several days last week with her step daughter, Mrs. Am Williams, near Scholten, who is very low with tuberculosis. Mrs. Lowery returned home, Thursday, on learning of the illness of her husband at home. Crane Chronicle. - Aug. 31, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - At the request of Henderson Lowery, J. A. Blades has been appointed by Judge Landis as administrator of the estate of Mrs. Leona Lowery, deceased wife of Henderson Lowery. The administrators bond was fixed at $5,000. - January 20, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Married by Rev. Melvin Henson of near Purdy, at the home of Mrs. Mary Catron residing on Route 1, Cassville, Jan. 16, Henderson Lowery of Purdy and Mrs. Mary Catron of Route 1, Cassville. Both are respected citizens of this county, and they will have the best wishes of all their acquaintances. Mrs. Catron was the widow of the late James Catron. - Photo of Henderson and first wife Amanda | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LOWERY, Martha Emeline (PURVINES) | Feb. 25, 1847 TN |
Jan. 9, 1925 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: William - Research Note: Wife of William Henry Lowery, married on Aug. 24, 1865 in Barry Co., MO. Her death certificate reads that she was widowed and that her father was Robert S. Purvines and her mother's maiden name was Thornhill (Ursula E. Thornhill), both buried at Bullington Cemetery. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Sept. 5, 1918 - James Purvines of Oklahoma who has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Lowery of Purdy and niece, Mrs. W. H. McNally west of Cassville was in the city Monday. Mr. Purvines was born and reared in Barry County but left here 32 years ago, and this is his second visit in here in that time. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LOWERY, Sarah F. (HEMPHILL) | June 2, 1846 | Feb. 3, 1912 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Henderson - Inscription: "His Wife" - Research Note: Daughter of Thomas N. Hemphill and Sarah Malvina Martha Morris, both buried at Osa Cemetery. Her death certificate has her birth date as Mar. 2, 1846 and death date as Mar. 2, 1912. She was married and the daughter of John Hemphill (John was her brother), born TN. Henderson Lowery of Purdy, MO was the informant. - Henderson L. Lowery, age 44, married Sarah F. Hemphill, age 40, on Oct. 6, 1892 in Barry Co., MO. - February 8, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Cedar Bluff News: We were sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Henderson Lowery of Purdy. She leaves many relatives and friends in this community. | Photo Jay Trace Death Certificate Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long |
| LOWERY, William Henry | Oct. 10, 1842 TN |
July 1, 1905 MO |
SSW: Martha Emmeline - Research Note: Son of Henry Lee Lowery and Martha Jane Milsap. Civil War Veteran. Pvt., Co. L, 8th MO CAV, served from Aug. 1862 to July 1865. | 1890 Vet Census Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LUKES, Albert E. | July 10, 1905 MO |
Jan. 6, 1977 | SSW: Viola Fay - Research Note: 1940 Census, Catoosa, Rogers Co., Oklahoma - Lou G. Atterbury, head, age 69, widowed, born TN; Albert E. Lukes, nephew, age 35, born MO; Viola F. Lukes, niece, age 38, born OK. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| LUKES, Viola Fay (LOWTHER) | Nov. 24, 1905 OK |
Feb. 10, 1985 | SSW: Albert E. - Research Note: Daughter of Leroy Grover Lowther and Matilda Viola Waldren. Listed on the Enrolled Cherokee Indian Rolls, minor children, as 1/32 blood line, age 1. Also listed is a sister, Laura Ethel Lowther, age 3, 1/32 blood line. Her father was listed as 1/16. | Cherokee Indian Rolls Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
